SMBS Guide - Green Acres Baptist Church

February 2015
Sunday
Morning
Bible
Study
Green
Green Acres
Acres Baptist
Baptist Church
Church
Welcome
What’s Inside
Welcome ........................ 2
Staff Directory................. 3
Campus Map ................. 4
Sunday Morning
Parking Shuttle Routes ... 5
SMBS Groups
Single Adults .................. 6
 College
 WIRED Ministry (22-35)
 REAL LIFE (35+)
In the following pages you will find what we believe is the key to finding
your unique place at Green Acres.

that sense of being overwhelmed by the
size of the church suddenly disappears,

the Bible comes to life as you live its
teachings in relationship with others
whose needs and interests are very
much like your own,
Adults 8:15 a.m. ............ 7
Adults 9:45 a.m. ............ 9
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Adults 11:15 a.m. ........ 10
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6TH–12TH GRADE
STUDENTS
Middle School &
High School .................. 11
PRESCHOOL &
CHILDREN
Birth – 5th Grade ........... 11
Sunday
Morning
Schedule
You see, we realize that the size of Green Acres
can be a bit over-whelming for some. And we
know that it is sometimes easy to feel like you’re
getting lost in the crowd. However, we also
know from experience that when you find your
place in Sunday Morning Bible Study . . .
you are part of a caring group that is
there in your times of need,
and you begin to experience, first hand,
what this process of “Making Disciples”
is all about.
8:15 a.m.
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Sunday Morning Bible Study
9:45 a.m.

Sunday Morning Bible Study

Celebration Worship
in the Worship Center

Crosswalk Worship
in the Conference Center
11:15 a.m.

Sunday Morning Bible Study
(Adult & College Only)

Celebration Worship
in the Worship Center
As you begin your search, we encourage you to
 Crosswalk Worship
experiment with several classes (some folks call
in the Conference Center
that “shopping around”), see which one best fits
your needs and interests, and then make a commitment to invest your life
with the lives of the others in that group as you discover together the joy
of experiencing God’s Word in “real life.” If you need additional help
finding a place to get started in your search, you might check out our
Sunday Morning Bible Study Finder at www.smbsfinder.org.
Throughout this guide you will find the names of the staff members who
are responsible for each of our areas of Sunday Morning Bible Study. They
are here to help, so do not hesitate to contact them with your questions or
suggestions. And, on the following page, you will find the names and
contact information for a number of our other staff members, just in case
you have questions about any of the other ministry opportunities that are
yours at Green Acres Baptist Church.
Again, Welcome! We are glad you are here.
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A Place to Start
These are the GABC Staff Members who lead our primary areas of ministry. Please feel free to
contact them with any of your questions, or if you need additional information about any of the
ministry opportunities at Green Acres.
David Dykes
Pastor
903-525-1118
[email protected]
Ken Warren
Senior Associate Pastor
903-525-1120
[email protected]
Mike Parks
Worship
903-525-1182
[email protected]
Dale Pond
Missions
903-525-1110
[email protected]
Brett Cavett
Stewardship & Operations
903-525-1102
[email protected]
Tim Roberts
Adult Transformation (SMBS) 903-525-3249
[email protected]
Glenn Jones
Senior Adults & Pastoral Care 903-525-1165
[email protected]
Kevin Burdette
Adult Impact
903-525-1145
[email protected]
Bryan Grant
Single Adults
903-525-1123
[email protected]
Blake Arrington
College
903-525-1123
[email protected]
Walter Ballou
Students
903-525-1194
[email protected]
Jennifer Grigsby
Children
903-525-1115
[email protected]
Linda Lesniewski
Women
903-525-1183
[email protected]
Buddy Holland
Recreation
903-525-1148
[email protected]
Ken Brumley
GraceWorks Ministry
903-533-1817
[email protected]
Tibby Wright
Broadcast
903-525-1106
[email protected]
Need Help Finding a Sunday Morning Bible Study Class That’s Right for You?
Check out our SMBS Finder at www.smbsfinder.org.
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Green Acres Baptist Church
1607 Troup Highway • Tyler, Texas 75701 • (903) 525-1100 • www.gabc.org
One Ten
Student
Center
Chinese
Church
Crosswalk
Worship
Center
Preschool
Building
Chapel
Bethany
Suite
Leo Lynn St
Parking
Deck
The
Lighthouse
Adult Education
Building
Family Life
Center
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Sunday Morning Parking
Shuttle Routes
Crosswalk& Parking Deck
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Singles Ministry
College Ministry
Blake Arrington, College Minister
903-525-3256
[email protected]
9:45 a.m. CrossWalk Worship • 11:15 a.m. Bible Study
The College Ministry Sunday mornings begin with Crosswalk Worship at 9:45 a.m. in the Conference Center (in front of the sound booth),
and continue with Sunday Morning Bible Study at 11:15 a.m. in the 110 Student Center.
WIRED Singles (Ages 22-35)
Jim Storms, Minister to Young Single Adults
903.525.1123
[email protected]
9:45 Bible Study • 11:15 a.m. CrossWalk Worship
WIRED Singles Ministry begins at 9:45 a.m. in Room 103 of the Crosswalk Conference Center, with Bible study specifically designed
for the young Single Adult, and then moves to Crosswalk Worship at 11:15 a.m.
REAL LIFE Single Adults (Ages 35+)
Bryan Grant, Singles Minister
903-525-1155
www.reallifeministries.org
8:15 a.m.
Three Year Bible
Study
Sandra Lyles
Adult Education Building
207
A coed class of adults of all ages. Class
format is lecture, and discussion.
Amy Campbell
Adult Education Building
112
Viewpoint
A coed interactive class combination of live
teaching and videos/podcasts from the
Christian faiths’ top teachers and preachers.
Tamma Isabell
Adult Education Building
110
The Discipleship Class
A coed class, 56+ designed to help you to
grow in the knowledge and understanding of
God’s Word.
Bobby Lambert
Adult Education Building
115
Perspectives
This class will help you systematically read
through the Bible and apply God’s word.
9:45 a.m.
The Community
A coed class, ages 30’s, that focuses on
many of today's tough questions.
Single Parents of
Significance
A coed discussion-based class designed to
encourage and equip single parents.
Foundations
A coed class, ages 40’s, designed to provide
a biblical blueprint for living out your beliefs.
Oscar Jackson
Christy Jones
Adult Education Building
210
Sheryl Ruiz
Adult Education Building
115
Martha Meador
Adult Education Building
203
The Encouragers
A coed class, 47 – 56, in which you’ll dive
into the most profound and practical
concepts of the Bible.
John Ussery
Adult Education Building
103
Today’s Woman
A single ladies class with a focus on creating
a warm, nurturing environment.
Peggy Griffith
Adult Education Building
111
Shane Ferguson
Brad Ballew
Adult Education Building
112
Breakaway
Lecture and discussion based class.
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Adults 8:15 A.M.
Tim Roberts, Adult Transformation Minister
[email protected]
903-525-3249
8: 15 a.m. Young Adult
Jamy Skaggs
Couples in their 20 – 40’s who are engaged or married less than
10 years. This is a mid-sized class with a lecture teaching style
with some interaction.
Duane Petty
This mid-size interactive co-ed class of adults ages 30 - 40
married
5 – 7 years, many with children.
Lighthouse
352
A mid-sized class of adults in their 30’s & 40’s, some with and
some without children, whose teacher encourages discussion and
interaction.
Lighthouse
375
Converge
Mark Jones
Mid-size lecture-discussion style class, 30 – 45, married 6 – 12
years, with 2+ children birth – 10 years.
Lighthouse
353
David Bone
A small coed class, mid 40’s – 50’s, with facilitator-led discussion
and interaction. Curriculum may need to be purchased from time
to time.
Lighthouse
354
Andrew Bentley
This is a new group of adults who share a passion for foster and
adopted children. Many have adopted children or are foster
parents, but some are just very supportive of these families.
Lighthouse
350
Donnie Gentry
Lighthouse 351
8:15 a.m. Median Adult
An energized class of couples ages 45 – 60 and better, growing
as disciples of Christ in an interactive teaching style.
Lighthouse
360
A mid-sized class of 40’s and better, with children, in which indepth interactive discussion is encouraged.
Lighthouse
372
A small class of 45 – 70 year old women--single, married, divorced
and widowed, with an interactive teaching format.
Lighthouse
356
A mid-size class of 45 – 65 year old adults. Jim uses a lecture
teaching style with some discussion.
Lighthouse
362
Steve Ballard
An interactive couple’s class of 45 – 65 year old disciples learning
how to apply Jesus’ teachings to everyday life challenges.
Lighthouse
371
Terry Brannon
A mid-size class of high 50’s to mid 70’s, some retirees, still in the
work force, some with grandchildren; uses a lecture/discussion
style.
Crosswalk
104
Boomers
David Cannon
A large class with an interactive teaching style of 50-60 something
“boomers”, most of whom are empty nesters.
Lighthouse
373
Bible Boomers
Jim Hull
A dynamic couple’s class (ages 50+) committed to praying,
learning, caring, serving God and others.
Wheeler Renshaw
Don Fraser
True Women
Carol Ivey
Jim Gillen
Adult Education Building
103
Learners & Leaders
Barry Clink
An interactive class that studies the word of God together,
discovers the depth of its meaning and application in today’s
complex world, and applies the learned principles to a core
mission of making disciples for Christ. This group is for married,
widowed or singles.
Worship Center
118-D
Bible Discovery
Alan Barnes
A mid-sized class (ages 55+) seeking biblical truths to develop a
closer walk with God through service to others.
Worship Center Bethany Suite
Martha Room
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8:15 a.m. Adults 60+
Troy Guinn
Seekers
Frank Gillham
A loving fellowship of adults in their 60’s and 70’s who are mostly retired,
some still in the work force, and enjoy discussion-style teaching.
A large co-ed class for 60 years and better, socially and ministry
oriented, using discussion to explore and apply the scriptures.
Worship Center
118-C
Crosswalk
103
Friendship
John Childs
This very large co-ed class of adults 60 and better. The class is highly
organized to maximize relationships. The emphasis is on strong Bible
teaching with the teacher using power points and handouts.
Worship Center
Galilee H
Care and Share
Jeff Schwartz
A mid-sized co-ed class of adults 65 and better, who take an active role
in many ministries, with a lecture teaching style.
Worship Center
Galilee A/B
Betty Reedy
A mid-sized class of very active ladies in their early 60’s and up, using a
lecture/discussion teaching style.
Worship Center
118-A
Roland Lane
This mid-sized class is made up of men 60and better. Roland uses a
lecture/discussion teaching style.
Worship Center
118-B
Verla Stroud
A medium sized ladies’ class, ages mid 60’s and better. Verla uses a
variety of teaching methods.
John Stroud
A small to medium size class of men in their 60’s and 70’s. Mostly
retired. Teaching style is lecture/discussion with very active class
participation.
Crosswalk
105
Crosswalk
106
Dorcas Class
Georgia Andrus
A mid-sized class of women who are 65 and better with an emphasis on
strong Bible study. A lecture/discussion teaching method is used with
active class participation.
Worship Center
Galilee F/G
Anna Class
Polly Witt
This mid-sized class of ladies 70 and better enjoys a teaching style that
has lecture with a great deal of class participation.
Worship Center Bethany Suite:
Mary Room
Fellowship
Mickey Harper
Men 75 and better, who are very active in service, fellowship, and
outreach.
Lighthouse
206
8:15 a.m. Adult Specialty Classes
Lanny Bridges
A very large class that is open to adults of all ages who enjoy
lecture-style teaching.
Choir & Orchestra
Class
Herb Bryant
This class is for GABC choir & orchestra members who are not
otherwise involved in Sunday Morning Bible Study.
International Class
Carole Roxburgh
This class is for adults who desire to study the Bible in English but are
new residents to the United States.
Lighthouse
361
Worship Center
110
Adult Education Building
217
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Adults 9:45 A.M.
Tim Roberts, Adult Transformation Minister
[email protected]
903-525-3249
9:45 a.m. Young Adult
Newlyweds
Jones & Hinch
A brand new group of young adults, ages 25-35, who are predominately
engaged or newlywed couples. This is a welcoming group with
discussion-based teaching whose members enjoy spending time
together during the week.
Crosswalk
106
WIRED + ONE
Jimmie Price
Young couples married less than 3 years who share the same desire to
grow closer to Christ and to one another as man and wife.
Crosswalk
104
November &
Brandon Roberts
An interactive class for young married adults with and without
children.
Adult Education Building
308
2820
Randall & Diane
Davis
Highly interactive biblical discipleship class (based on Mt.
28:18-20) for young couples seeking to grow spiritually and
reproduce disciples.
Adult Education Building
304
Steve & Marta
Fitzpatrick
A class for couples ages 20 – 35, married less than 5 years.
Adult Education Building
309
Darryl Flynn &
Todd Stuart
A class of couples, 25 – 45 years old, who are married 3 – 5
years – some with new babies.
Adult Education Building
306
Eddy Espinosa
An interactive teaching style with small group discussion
focusing on life application of the Bible. Ages range from mid30’s to late 40’s, with married and some remarried couples.
Lighthouse
371
9:45 a.m. Median Adult
A mid-size class of those raising children that are not
biological which can include Grandparents, Aunts, & Uncles,
etc. Come and share with those you have a common bond .
Lighthouse
356
A class that is open to adults ages 35- 50 who enjoy
discussion-style teaching in a casual atmosphere.
Lighthouse
350
John Taff
A coed group learning more about Jesus and being intentional
about loving, serving and evangelizing others.
Crosswalk
105
Life Builders
Coed class of adults 30 and older is to rebuild lives and to
encourage one another by teaching and learning God’s Word
in a fun, joyful atmosphere with a variety of teaching styles.
Adult Education Building
307
“Grand Families”
Hank Googe
Don Collins
Bret & Tresa Lugten
Mid-sized class of married adults ages 40 – 60 who have
children in their teens and 20’s.
Lighthouse
373
Late 40’s to early 60’s, parents of school children to empty nests; this
large class is primarily lecture with some discussion.
Lighthouse
360
This mid-sized class is taught with lecture and discussion; age
range is 40’s and up with teen and adult children.
Lighthouse
352
Koinonia
Joe Boylan
Members in their 30’s-80’s from all phases of life who learn
and grow in a comfortable, laid-back, and interactive
atmosphere.
Lighthouse
370
Jim Echols
Both lecture and discussion, this class is mid-sized with couples and
singles in their 50’s & 60’s who have older children.
Lighthouse
351
Women of Worth
Vickie Leonard
This ladies’ class is mid-sized with mostly working women,
ages 30 – 65; lecture-based and group discussion.
Lighthouse
372
Iron Sharpens Iron
A small men’s class which whose members are 30 – 60 years old.
Paul Christman
Fred Smith
Jeff Geese &
Paul Drewry
David Stiles
Women ReDefined
Nancy Horton
James Chambless
Susan Howard
Worship Center
118-B
A class for women, “60 something” & younger, after the death
of a husband.
Lighthouse
358
Lecture-style teaching for married couples ages 40-60.
Lighthouse
353
A new Ladies class age 50+ in any stage of life. If you aren’t currently
active in a SMBS class, this is a wonderful opportunity.
Lighthouse
354
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9:45 a.m. Adults 60+
Celebration Class
Ken White
This large class of adults has an age range of 50’s to 70’s.
The class is organized into smaller groups to promote
fellowship. Bible study is comprised of lecture and discussion.
Lighthouse
362
The Lighthouse
Class
Wilson Renfroe
This large, co-ed class of adults 55 and up, many of whom
have retired early and remain very active. The teaching style
is lecture with some discussion.
Lighthouse
375
Sonshine
Bill Langley
This large class of dynamic senior adults is comprised of both
married couples and individuals ages 60 and better.
Worship Center
Galilee F/G
Sammy Rhodes
These are men 65+. Many are early retirees who are active in
both GABC and the community. He uses a mix of lecture and
discussion.
Worship Center
118-D
Alice Rhodes
This is mid-size fellowship of active women, ages 60+. Many,
but not all, of these ladies are married, and their husbands
attend Sammy Rhodes’ class.
Worship Center
118-C
Joy
Vi Bourns
This interactive teaching style class of ladies who are 70 and
better love to minister to one another and others.
Worship Center Bethany Suite:
Mary Room
Timothy
Ken Dance
A friendly and outgoing men’s class, 70 and better. Many of
them are married to ladies who attend the Joy class.
Lighthouse
206
9:45 a.m. Adult Specialty Classes
Choir & Orchestra
Class
Mike Prescott
De Las Dos
Culturas
“From Both
Cultures”
Ernesto &
Christine Leon
This class is for GABC choir & orchestra members who are
not otherwise involved in Sunday Morning Bible Study.
Worship Center
110
The Bible study in this class uses GABC-SMBS curriculum
materials but is taught in Spanish. This class uses visual aids
and is interactive. The FROM BOTH CULTURES class
actively prays for one another, advocates community
outreach, engages in fellowship and welcomes newcomers.
Worship Center
Galilee A/B
Adults 11:15 A.M.
Tim Roberts, Adult Transformation Minister
[email protected]
903-525-3249
Adults with
Special Needs
This on-going Bible study is for adults with significant learning
challenges.
Worship Center
Galilee H
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MIDDLE SCHOOL & HIGH SCHOOL
Walter Ballou, Minister to Students
903-525-1190 - http://www.one-ten.org/
All Middle School & High School Students meet in the
110 Student Center at 8:15 & 9:45 a.m.
Check the Student Center Welcome Center for information
and class assignment.
PRESCHOOL & CHILDREN
Jennifer Grigsby, Minister to Children
Casie Cook, Preschool Associate
903-525-1122
Parents and children should come to the Lighthouse Atrium Welcome Center
on Sunday morning for information, room assignment and security check-in.
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